2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts explained

Election Name:2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts
Country:Massachusetts
Type:legislative
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts
Previous Year:2024
Next Election:2028 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts
Next Year:2028
Seats For Election:All 9 Massachusetts seats to the United States House of Representatives
Election Date:November 3, 2026
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:9
Seats1:9
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:0
Seats2:0

The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, one from all nine of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary election will take place on a date that has not yet been announced.

District 1

See also: Massachusetts's 1st congressional district. The 1st congressional district is in western Massachusetts and includes Springfield and Pittsfield. The incumbent is Richard Neal, who was re-elected with 62.5% of the vote in 2024.[1]

Democratic primary

Potential

District 2

See also: Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district. The 2nd congressional district is in central Massachusetts and includes Worcester. The incumbent is Democrat Jim McGovern, who was re-elected with 68.6% of the vote in 2024.[1]

Democratic primary

Potential

District 3

See also: Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district. The 3rd congressional district is in northeastern and central Massachusetts and includes Lowell and Lawrence. The incumbent is Lori Trahan, who was re-elected uncontested in 2024.[1]

Democratic primary

Potential

District 4

See also: Massachusetts's 4th congressional district. The 4th district contains much of southeastern Massachusetts and includes Newton, Attleboro, and Fall River. The incumbent is Jake Auchincloss, who was re-elected uncontested in 2024.[1]

Democratic primary

Potential

District 5

See also: Massachusetts's 5th congressional district. The 5th district represents parts of eastern Massachusetts and includes Framingham, Medford, and parts of Cambridge. The incumbent is Democrat Katherine Clark, who was re-elected uncontested in 2024.[1]

Democratic primary

Potential

District 6

See also: Massachusetts's 6th congressional district. The 6th district represents northeastern Massachusetts and includes Salem, Peabody, and Gloucester. The incumbent is Democrat Seth Moulton, who was re-elected uncontested in 2024.[1]

Moulton's comments on transgender individuals following the 2024 United States presidential election drew condemnation from local and national Democrats, including Governor Maura Healy.[2] Combined with his short-lived presidential campaign in the 2020 Democratic primaries and unsuccessful attempt to oust Nancy Pelosi as speaker in 2019, Moulton has been seen as vulnerable to a primary challenger.[3]

Democratic primary

Potential

Declined

District 7

See also: Massachusetts's 7th congressional district. The 7th district represents much of Boston and its suburbs. The incumbent is Democrat Ayanna Pressley, who was re-elected uncontested in 2024.[1]

Democratic primary

Potential

District 8

See also: Massachusetts's 8th congressional district. The 8th district parts of Boston and eastern Massachusetts. The incumbent is Democrat Stephen Lynch, who was re-elected with 70.2% of the vote in 2022.[1]

Democratic primary

Potential

District 9

See also: Massachusetts's 9th congressional district. The 9th district encompasses Cape Cod and the South Shore, and extends westward into New Bedford and surrounding suburbs. The incumbent is Democrat Bill Keating, who was re-elected with 56.2% of the vote in 2024.[1]

Democratic primary

Potential

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024 House Vote Tracker. December 2, 2024 . Cook Political Report.
  2. Web site: Gov. Maura Healey says Rep. Seth Moulton was "playing politics" with trans athletes comment. Riley. Neal. November 13, 2024. November 27, 2024. CBS News.
  3. Web site: Moulton could draw challengers. November 27, 2024. November 27, 2024. Garrity. Kelly. Politico.